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Monday, September 07, 2009 
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The San Diego Music Awards are THIS THURSDAY, September 10 at Viejas....live performances from Players Inc featuring the members of Slightly Stoopid, Scarlet Symphony, The Silent Comedy, San Diego Blues Allstars, Steph Johnson, The Burning of Rome, and Lifetime Achievement Award winners, the Zeros!

All proceeds benefit Taylor Guitars for Schools.

Get your tickets today before the show sells out...http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com
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Thursday, July 16, 2009 
2008 NPMT Trade Show exhibitors included:
· Deering Banjos

· Ego ID

· Heavy Press

· North Park Craft Mafia

· Reel Pictures

· San Diego CityBeat

· San Diego Songwriters Guild

· San Diego Troubadour

· SDAM.com

· Taylor Guitars

· X1FM
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Sunday, July 12, 2009 
NPMT Opening Night Event announced!
The North Park Music Thing official opening night event
will take place at the Casbah, located at 2501 Kettner Blvd,
in San Diego on Friday, August 7, 2009. This event will run from 7-10pm and features the debut of theCollapse! (featuring Charlie Ware and Mike Santos (Lucy's Fur Coat), Pete Reichert (Rocket from the Crypt), Mark Maigard (Louis XIV and Convoy) and Morgan Smith (the Front)
plus guests Thin Man.

Limited tickets will only be available at the door,
on the night of the show. No advance tickets will be sold.
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Friday, July 10, 2009 
Hosted By:
North Park Music Thing

When:
Saturday, August 08, 2009

Where:
Lafayette Hotel
2223 University Ave
San Diego
92104

Description:
The North Park Music Thing - San Diego Music & Media Conference and Festival is a three day music event, which is scheduled to take place August 7-9, 2009 at the Lafayette Hotel. All conference registrants will learn about the music business during panel discussions, workshops and demo review sessions. NPMT will feature speakers who have been involved in local, regional, and national music.

Click Here To View Event
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Tuesday, July 07, 2009 

Saturday, August 8

11am - Mississippi Room
Music Industry 101: The Basics 2009
Everything that you need to know about getting started in the music business. Panelists will discuss the "how to" for recording a quality demo, to developing a quality promo package, to building a functional website, to booking/promoting consistant gigs and more. An informative session for newbies and seasoned music scene veterans alike - this panel is sure to offer something for everyone.

Panelists include: Michael Halloran (FM 94/9), John Ryan (Chicago Kid Productions), Paul Abbott (Zen Mastering), Mario Quintero (Black Box Recording Studio), Zack Nielsen (sezio.org)
11:20am - Lafayette Room
Publicity and Promotion: Crafting "The Buzz"
As the music industry continues its structural sea change, the three Ps: Promotion, Publicity and Press are also evolving at record pace. This information session will delve into traditional and new media outlets - including online communities and social networks - and provide strategic tips and tactics to help artists at all levels tap into "The Buzz."

Panelists include: Wendy Bryford-Jones (Hello Wendy PR), Judy Miller (Motormouth Media), Amanda Kagen (ABC Public Relations), Albert Ching (OC Weekly) and Seth Combs (San Diego CityBeat)
12;30pm - Mississippi Room
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - Q & A with Nathan East
1:55pm - Mississippi Room
Marketing & Merchandising: Building Income Through Fanbase
With music biz revenue streams dwindling at light speed, artist marketing and merchandising is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. This informative session will delve into building a fanbase through local media, marketing and promotion, and a vital income source through merchandising. Panelists will discuss on-air and show promotion, graphic design, online and at-show merchandising, cost-effective production of t-shirts, stickers, posters, flyers/postcards and more.

Panelists include Chris Trovero (Epitaph Records), Fran Richards (Spy Optic), Beth Bennett (Belly Up Tavern) Patricia Dao (Mozes Mobile), Amy Stevens, (KROQ) and Petey-X (Merch Lackey)

2:10am - Lafayette Room
Music Publishing and Licensing: The New Frontier
The world of music publishing and licensing – a world where the rights to use music are bought and sold every day by artists, publishers, labels, TV, film, online and video game companies. This session will examine numerous licensing opportunities (including online licensing) and educate songwriters on the business of music publishing including mechanical royalties, performance royalties, print royalties and synchronization licenses.

Panelists include: Tom DeSavia (Notable Music Publishing), Casey Robison (BMI), Josh Briggs (ASCAP), Mike Locke (Rhino Records) Daryl Berg (Fuel TV), Josh Feingold (SESAC) and Chris Jackson (E! Television)

2:35pm - LaSalle Room
Performance Video & VJ¹ing: Increasing Production Value With Live Video
How do you play the same venues with the same lights as everyone else and
hope to stand out from the crowd? The divide between music and video
performance is blurring at a rapid pace. Many of the tools and techniques
that were once out of price range are now available to the average consumer and creative people are latching on to create an entirely new industry right under our noses. Today¹s Visualists & VJs are time-based improvisational artists that draw from filmmaking, music, design and coding to create their work. Panelists will be discussing what it takes to become a visualperformer, current hardware & software of the trade and how to increase the production value of your performance with a few simple tools you probably already have.

Panelists include John-Ryan Shea (AVicious), Jeremy Glaholt (AVicious),
Matthew Molarius (Transfer & Obscure Magpie) and Matthew Fraynd (Glorybound Productions).

3:30pm - Mississippi Room
The BIG GIG: Playing Live
Spreading your musical virus - locally or on the road - is a challenging task. Whether your booking your first local gig or a nationwide club tour, playing live is integral to the success of any band or singer-songwriter. Unfortunately, booking shows can be a frustrating endeavor. This panel will break down all aspects of booking and provide strategic tips to make the process more productive and less painful.

Panelists include: Tim Mays (The Casbah), Rob Hagey (San Diego Street Scene), Eric Millhouse (Belly Up Tavern) , Traa Daniels (POD) and Andrew McKeag (Presidents of the United States of America)
3:45pm - Lafayette Room
Indie Labels: The Last Great Hope?
As brick n mortar record stores are forced to reinvent themselves and online sales are stagnant at best, independent labels must now face the same harsh reality as their major counterparts. Strategic indies are weathering the economic storm, but for how long? This collection of artists, managers and indie label experts will address artist and label concerns, and take an up-close look at the current label landscape.

Panelists include: Tony Kiewel (Sub Pop Records), Marc Silverman (ADA Distribution), Eric Howarth (M-Theory Music/Hi Speed Soul), John Reis (The Night Marchers / Rocket from the Crypt / Swami Records), Pall Jenkins (Three Mile Pilot / Blackheart Procession) and Rafter Roberts (Singing Serpent Music)
Sunday, August 9

11am - Mississippi Room
Music Industry 201: Taking the Next Step
Building on the opening dayMusic Industry 101 panel, this session will provide a primer for musicians looking to take the next step in the music biz. Panelists will discuss home recording vs. studio recording, online promotion, Web site development, booking, promotion and more. An informative session for newbies and seasoned music scene veterans alike - this panel is sure to offer something for everyone.

Panelists include Barry Rudolph (Engineer - Enrique Iglesias, Selena, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart),Capone (91X), Tim Sweeney (Tim Sweeney & Associates) , Mike Nobrega (Volcom) and Niels Schroter (Surfdog Records) Karlos Paez (B-Side Players) and Josquin des Pres (co-writer Bernie Taupin, Gipsy Kings, Winston Sela)
11:15am - Lafayette Room
Management 101: Across the Great Divide
As traditional record labels dissolve and artist revenue streams get tighter with each passing day, a competent manager is more relevant than ever. Skillfully negotiating the twists and turns of a band's day-to-day existence demands a fine-tuned skill set. This panel of music management professionals will dissect what artists should look for in the hiring process and what to strive for once the ink on the contract has dried.

Panelists include Robbie Lloyd (Silva Artist Management), Steve Nice (Nice Management), Kristen Worden-Harris (Croshal Entertainment) and Wayne Green (Everloving Management)
2pm - Mississippi Room
Social Media & Music Online: Making the Internet Work for You
MySpace, FaceBook, YouTube and SonicBids are just a few in the myriad of online resources available to musicians today. New online companies catering to musicians pop up every day – and while some are beneficial, others just add to the Internet clutter. Find out which online resources are most effective and how to best use them to your benefit.

Panelists include Mat Diablo (91X/Slacker.com), Ben Patterson (DashGo.com), Dave Brown (Holiday Matinee PR), Bobbie Gale (Big Hassle Media), Jordan Glazier (eventful.com) and Jason Fisher (Epitaph Records)
2:40pm - Lafayette Room
Songwriting Demystified: Where’s the Motivation
Writing a great song is an art form, and for many musicians a labor of love. This panel of diverse songwriters will discuss the craft of songwriting and pull back the curtain on the creative process. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see where inspiration is derived and how others find their muse.

Panelists include George Varga (Union Tribune), Jack Tempchin (Songwriter for The Eagles, Johnny Rivers, Tom Waits etc) , Quino (Big Mountain), and Scott Russo (Unwritten Law).
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La Salle Room - Times & Days TBA
Artist Mentor Sessions
The NPMT Mentor Sessions were created to put musicians in touch with music industry insiders who have agreed to share their time and experience with others. This is an opportunity to speak one-on-one with someone in the know, about guiding your career.

Baton Rouge Room - Times & Days TBA
Demo Review Sessions
Have your demo reviewed by radio insiders. Reviewers include: Tim Pyles (FM 94/9) and Andrew Rowley (91X). More TBA
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Tuesday, July 07, 2009 
The North Park Music Thing official opening night event
will take place at the Casbah, located at 2501 Kettner Blvd,
in San Diego on Friday, August 7, 2009. This event will run from 7-10pm and features the debut of The Collapse (featuring Charlie Ware and Mike Santos of Lucy's Fur Coat) plus guests Thin Man.

Limited tickets will only be available at the door,
on the night of the show. No advance tickets will be sold.
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Friday, June 26, 2009 
North Park Music Thing will present all afternoon Street Fest right on El Cajon Blvd, in front of the Lafayette Hotel on Sunday, August 9 from Noon-7pm. Included are 3 stages of live music, a live art show, international food court and all types of street vendors.

Bands at the NPMT Street Festival include The Presidents of the United States of America, The Night Marchers, Black Heart Procession, Scott Russo & the Big Big Bang, Uncle Joe's Big 'ol Driver, Steve Poltz & the Rugburns, El Vez, Avi Buffalo and more to be added.
Single day street festival tickets fare on sale now. Click here for tickets!

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If you wish to be a vendor at the North Park Music Thing Street Fest, please fill out the vendor application and mail to our staff immediately. Spaces are extremely limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

mail to:
North Park Music Thing
c/o San Diego Music Foundation
3047 University Ave., Suite 202
San Diego, CA 92104

For more information contact: vendor@sandiegomusicfoundation.org
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Friday, June 26, 2009 

3 Days • 150+ performers • 20 stages • One low price!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
2 -Day Tickets are only $25! (Sat/Sun, August 8-9, 2009)

Sunday Street Fest tickets are only $15 advance or $20 at the gate.
 For tickets, click here.


True North
 Pacific Magazine presents
 Echo Revolution
Roosevelt
Lualta


Whistle Stop Bar
 Boomsnake
Team Abraham
Gray Ghosts
DJ's Bart Blackstone & Atar


Bar Pink
 FM 94/9 presents
Pleasure Device
Tape Deck Mountain
Lights On
Get Back Loretta
El Ten Eleven

Division Day


The Office
 Black Hondo
Pensive
Heavy Glow


U-31
 91X, Obscure Magpie & aVicious presents
Boy Scout
Gran Sasso
Maren Parusel
Apes of Wrath
Holy Rolling Empire
SPECIAL GUEST


Kadan
 DJ Artistic presents
Kid Hustle
Souljourn
Jenn-Jenn
Vegasaint
Rob Grimm
R.C.K.
Loose Logic
Pac 10
Parker and the Numberman
Deep Rooted


LeStats

Walk the Walk presents
 Folding Mr Lincoln
bill
Citizen band
Billy Midnight
The Burning of Rome


Kensington Club
 The Modlins
Deatheaters
Roxy Jones
Happy Hollows
The Silent Comedy


Beauty Bar
 Revolt in Style Magazine presents
Hotel St George
Circa Now
Crash Encore
Long Live Logos
Uncle Joe's Big 'ol Driver


Soda Bar
 Single Screen Records presents
Beaters
The Vision of a Dying World
The Powerchords
Charles Musket
Cuckoo Chaos


Radio Room
 Lanterns
sfterschoolspecial
Weatherbox
Drug Wars
A Scribe Amidst the Lions
Superunloader


The Ruby Room
 San Diego CityBeat presents
The Displaced
Republic of Letters
Nico Stai
MC Flow
Scarlet Symphony


Claire de Lune Coffee Room
 Jordan Reimer
The Donnis Trio
Kim DiVine
Christopher Dale
Peter Bolland
Sven Erik-Seaholm
Josh Damigo
Lisa Sanders
Steven Ybarra
Barbara Nesbitt
Shawn Rohlf
Marie Haddad
Gregory Page
Gueta
Coby Brown
Grandpa Drew
Veronique Van Pelt
Chris Ryan


The Sunset Temple Room
Peter Hall
Allegra Barley
Jefferson Jay
Michael Tiernan
Cathry Beeks Ordeal
Veronica May
Astra Kelly
Danielle LoPresti
Jacqueline Grace


Hawthorns at the Theatre Stage
 Bill Dobbins
Robin Henkel
Brenda Xu
Bart Mendoza
Chuck Schiele & the Handsome Devils
Lindsay White
Kenny Eng
Jesse LaMonica
Lady Danville
Dave Humphries


Ray at Night Stage at Planet Rooth Gallery
 The Moviegoers
Tropical Depression
Guava Belly


8Teen
 Atoms
Get Your Death On
Sunday Times
The Paragraphs


**Additional stages and artists will be added at Air Condiioned Lounge, and at Bluefoot. Artists for these stages will be announced shortly.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009 
Hello All,

You can officially find us on twitter and facebook. 

Twitter.com/NPMusicThing

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/San-Diego-CA/North-Park-Music-Thing/117987531256?ref=ts

Add us on and get all the Delicious NPMT updates that you want.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009 

Category: Music
INITIAL PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 FESTIVAL

SAN DIEGO – June 9, 2009 – The North Park Music Thing (NPMT), previously known as North By North Park (NXNP), has released a partial list of artists scheduled to perform at its second annual event.
    The annual three-day music and media conference will be held at the Lafayette Hotel, located at 2223 El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego, August 7-9, 2009.   All day workshops on Saturday August 8 will be followed by a 150-musical act Club Music Fest on more than 18 San Diego venue stages, highlighting performances from bands and individual musicians from across the region. On Sunday, August 9, the all day workshops will be followed by the just added Street Festival, with performances on 3 stages, featuring 15 regional artists.
    A few highlights selected out of more than 400 music submissions include: Scott Russo & The Big Big Bang, The Night Marchers, Black Heart Procession, Uncle Joe's Big 'Ol Driver, El Ten Eleven, Scarlet Symphony, Apes of Wrath, Get Back Loretta, Marie Haddad, Shawn Rohlf, Vision of a Dying World, The Silent Comedy, Lights On, Crash Encore, Long Live Logos, bill, and Josh Damigo.  Venue and schedule detailswill be released on July 6, 2009. This list represents only a portion of the over 150 artists that will be performing at the NPMT Festival.   
    “We’re excited to feature several established artists as well as many up-and-coming performers at this year’s NPMT,” said Kevin Hellman, founder of the San Diego Music Foundation.  “Between our opening night event on Friday, the Saturday night Club Music Fest and our all new Sunday afternoon Street Fest, NPMT will give attendees the opportunity to enjoy some great new music, and also provide key resources and networking opportunities for musicians throughout the region.”
    All proceeds from North Park Music Thing will be donated to the San Diego Music Foundation, which seeks to enrich the San Diego music community by providing professional development opportunities and assistance to local musicians.  The Foundation organizes the annual San Diego Music Awards show, recognizing the achievements of the local music community, and also encourages the next generation of musicians through its Taylor Guitars for Schools program, which has provided over 1000 guitars to 56 elementary schools in San Diego County, who include guitar in their music curriculum.
    For more information on North Park Music Thing, including conference registration and show tickets, visit www.sandiegomusicfoundation.org.




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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 

Category: Music
2009 Music Fest Venues include:

Saturday, August 8 - 7pm - 2am

Kensington Club
Beauty Bar
Soda Bar
Radio Room
Lestats
Kadan
Air Conditioned Lounge
U-31
The Ruby Room
Bar Pink
True North
The Whistle Stop
Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge
Claire de Lune Basement Stage
Claire de Lune Temple Room
The Office
8Teen Club
And more venues TBA


Sunday, August 9, 2009 - 1pm-7pm


North Park Music Thing Street Fest

3 Stages

15 Artists

Beer Garden

Art Show

and more!


For more info or tickets, go to: http://www.northparkmusicthing.com


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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 

Category: Music
2009 North Park Music Thing Panelists announced!

Music Industry 101: The Basics 2009
Everything that you need to know about getting started in the music business. Panelists will discuss the "how to" for recording a quality demo, to developing a quality promo package, to building a functional website, to booking/promoting consistant gigs and more. An informative session for newbies and seasoned music scene veterans alike - this panel is sure to offer something for everyone.

Panelists include: Michael Halloran (FM 94/9), John Ryan (Chicago Kid Productions), Lisa Worden (KROQ-FM), Paul Abbott (Zen Mastering), Mario Quintero (Black Box Recording Studio), Zack Nielsen (sezio.org)

Publicity and Promotion: Crafting "The Buzz" 
As the music industry continues its structural sea change, the three Ps: Promotion, Publicity and Press are also evolving at record pace. This information session will delve into traditional and new media outlets - including online communities and social networks - and provide strategic tips and tactics to help artists at all levels tap into "The Buzz."

Panelists include: Wendy Bryford-Jones (Hello Wendy PR), Judy Miller (Motormouth Media), Amanda Kagen (ABC Public Relations), Albert Ching (OC Weekly) and Seth Combs (San Diego CityBeat)

Marketing & Merchandising: Building Income Through Fanbase
With music biz revenue streams dwindling at light speed, artist marketing and merchandising is no longer an option – it’s a necessity. This informative session will delve into building a fanbase through local media, marketing and promotion, and a vital income source through merchandising. Panelists will discuss on-air and show promotion, graphic design, online and at-show merchandising, cost-effective production of t-shirts, stickers, posters, flyers/postcards and more. 

Panelists include Chris Trovero (Epitaph Records), Fran Richards (Spy Optic), Beth Bennett (Belly Up Tavern) Patricia Dao (Mozes Mobile), Amy Stevens (KROQ), and Petey-X (Merch Lackey)

Music Publishing and Licensing: The New Frontier
The world of music publishing and licensing – a world where the rights to use music are bought and sold every day by artists, publishers, labels, TV, film, online and video game companies. This session will examine numerous licensing opportunities (including online licensing) and educate songwriters on the business of music publishing including mechanical royalties, performance royalties, print royalties and synchronization licenses.

Panelists include: Casey Robison (BMI), Josh Briggs (ASCAP), Mike Locke (Rhino Records) Daryl Berg (Fuel TV), Josh Feingold (SESAC) and Chris Jackson (E! Television)

The BIG GIG: Playing Live
Spreading your musical virus - locally or on the road - is a challenging task. Whether your booking your first local gig or a nationwide club tour, playing live is integral to the success of any band or singer-songwriter. Unfortunately, booking shows can be a frustrating endeavor. This panel will break down all aspects of booking and provide strategic tips to make the process more productive and less painful. 

Panelists include: Tim Mays (The Casbah), Rob Hagey (San Diego Street Scene), Eric Millhouse (Belly Up Tavern) , Traa Daniels (POD) and Andrew McKeag (Presidents of the United States of America)

Indie Labels: The Last Great Hope? 
As brick n mortar record stores go the way of the dinosaurs and online sales are stagnant at best, independent labels must now face the same harsh reality as their major counterparts. Strategic indies are weathering the economic storm, but for how long? This collection of artists, managers and indie label experts will address artist and label concerns, and take an up-close look at the current label landscape. 

Panelists include: Tony Kiewel (Sub Pop Records), Marc Silverman (ADA Distribution), Eric Howarth (M-Theory Music/Hi Speed Soul) Pall jenkins (Three Mile Pilot / Blackheart Procession) and Rafter Roberts (Singing Serpent Music)

Music Industry 201: Taking the Next Step 
Building on last year’s Music Industry 101 panel, this session will provide a primer for musicians looking to take the next step in the music biz. Panelists will discuss home recording vs. studio recording, online promotion, Web site development, booking, promotion and more. An informative session for newbies and seasoned music scene veterans alike - this panel is sure to offer something for everyone.

Panelists include Barry Rudolph (Engineer - Enrique Iglesias, Selena, Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart), Tim Sweeney (Tim Sweeney & Associates) and Niels Schroter (Surfdog Records)

Management 101: Across the Great Divide 
As traditional record labels dissolve and artist revenue streams get tighter with each passing day, a competent manager is more relevant than ever. Skillfully negotiating the twists and turns of a band's day-to-day existence demands a fine-tuned skill set. This panel of music management professionals will dissect what artists should look for in the hiring process and what to strive for once the ink on the contract has dried. 

Panelists include Robbie Lloyd (Silva Artist Management), Steve Nice (Nice Management), Kristen Worden-Harris (Croshal Entertainment) and Wayne Green (Everloving Management)

Social Media & Music Online: Making the Internet Work for You
MySpace, FaceBook, YouTube and SonicBids are just a few in the myriad of online resources available to musicians today. New online companies catering to musicians pop up every day – and while some are beneficial, others just add to the Internet clutter. Find out which online resources are most effective and how to best use them to your benefit. 

Panelists include Mat Diablo (91X/Slacker.com), Ben Patterson (DashGo.com), Dave Brown (Holiday Matinee PR), Bobbie Gale (Big Hassle Media), Jordan Glazier (eventful.com) and Jason Fisher (Epitaph Records)

Songwriting Demystified: Where’s the Motivation 
Writing a great song is an art form, and for many musicians a labor of love. This panel of diverse songwriters will discuss the craft of songwriting and pull back the curtain on the creative process. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see where inspiration is derived and how others find their muse.

Panelists include George Varga (Union Tribune), Josquin des Pres (co-writer Bernie Taupin, Gipsy Kings, Winston Sela), Quino (Big Mountain), Scott Russo (Unwritten Law) and Karlos Paez (B-Side Players)

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All panelists subject to change
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Friday, April 03, 2009 
..North Park Music Thing - SUBMISSION INFO

All artists interested in performing at the 2009 North Park Music Thing must submit their music and an online promotional package by June 15, 2009 via Sonic Bids.

Click here for the Sonic Bids NPMT submissions page
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